on the endless search for GCPD members

[withamask]

No, you shouldn't hope that he'll show up. Considering the lovely company we keep, the last thing I want is for the Commissioner to arrive. He's safer at home. Harv too. [ A sigh. ] I can't believe I just said that Gotham of all places is safer.

Didn't I— Stop putting words in my mouth. Of course I'd like to see him again. Just not in the City.

[ And what about Crispus? ] Yes, him too. [ Dryly: ] Pain-in-the-butt that he is sometimes.

Comments

[escarabajo]

Wait, you're GCPD, Officer?

[Jaime can't help making a face. Sorry, Renee.] Must be a tough job, huh.

jaime!!

[withamask]

[ It's okay. She's used to it. ]

It's not exactly a walk in the park.

reneeeee /)*u*(\

[escarabajo]

Well, if you can handle Gotham crime, I'm pretty sure you-- and anybody else on the force-- could take just about anything.

[withamask]

[ That earns him a small smile. ]

We try. Comes with the job, unfortunately.

And while I'm sure they could handle the danger, it doesn't mean that I'd want them exposed to it.

[cibopath]

Nothing wrong with calling for back-up.

tonyyyy

[withamask]

Back-up's one thing. A death wish is another.

reneeee!!

[cibopath]

That bad, huh? Are you holding up all right there?

[She's not Philly PD, but a fellow officer shouldn't be stuck on a hopeless assignment all alone.]

[withamask]

Fine for now. It's actually peaceful for a change, but that won't last long.

[cibopath]

Do I ever know how that goes. Don't tell me the black market's gotten bad again?

[withamask]

That's always caused trouble, but I'm thinking more of the type inspired by muns.

[aceofkillers]

Well, hell, home may be a horrible pile of shit, but it ain't the worst place around. Just look at Blüdhaven, f'r crying out loud.

[Howdy, Officer! Have a nod and a cheerful smile from a Gotham hitman; he supports his local police.]

[withamask]

[ Oh, Tommy... ]

That's not much of a comfort.

[aceofkillers]

[You know, it's kinda touching how many remember him. Good stuff, you know?] Yeah, schadenfreude only goes so far. But hey, with a town like Gotham ya gotta take what you can get, am I right?

[withamask]

Knowing there's more misery in other places isn't a consolation prize.

[batfail]

I don't know, Officer. With people like you and Gordon on the job, I like to think Gotham is a safer place.

[withamask]

Thanks.

But there's still more work to be done.

[deciphering]

Oh, you'll find that Gotham is the safer alternative to a lot of places. We haven't forgotten dear old Blüdhaven yet, have we? Or Hub City?

[withamask]

No, but Gotham's not exactly paradise. No thanks to criminals like you.

[deciphering]

You wound my pride, Officer. If you've read my case file as often as you think you have, you would know that I hold mine in very high regard.

[...]

By the way, how is the Commissioner? And Officer Bullock? I haven't spoken to him since - gosh, since last year, I believe? I only remember a dislocated shoulder was involved. [and nastily added:] Not mine.